The Mousetrap
next weekend in London

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From £43

Available Performances

Fri 24 Jul

19:30
£43
Sat 25 Jul

15:00
£43
Sat 25 Jul

19:30
£43

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Agatha Christie's classic whodunnit traps strangers in a snowbound guesthouse where everyone has a motive.

🕗 2hr 5min🎭 St Martins Theatre

⭐4.6/5 based on 2,654 reviews

Alan Hawes ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Some poor diction with not clearly heard speech at times, in the rear stalls."

08/01/2026

Kristina Fleischer ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The play was interesting, the actors were exquisite however the siting area is a bit tight in the upper circle."

07/01/2026

Amanda Callahan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"We brought our family of six and even our teenagers were trying to solve the mystery. We had a blast!"

03/01/2026

Kim Miller ⭐⭐

"The upper circle seats were so tiny and legroom was nonexistent. I had to sit sideways and the two seats next to me had to do the same, until they left, as they couldn’t fit. Their son behind them left 15 mins in, as he couldn’t fit his legs. My legs were in pain as they were squashed against the seat in front. The play was okay - only 1 setting - no change of set. I wouldn’t recommend it."

02/01/2026

Sonya ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Very well acted a good mystery ?? we all thoroughly enjoyed it."

30/12/2025

Michael ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"A wonderful show with (of course) a great plot, but also very well produced (sound, staging, casting etc.). We went for a birthday outing and it was such a fun experience! Would wholeheartedly recommend. PS: Angle for a black friday discount if you can as tickets can be outrageously expensive. Most seats are good at St Martin's Theatre! Some even come with a view preview."

30/12/2025

F T ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Excellent evening - great fun - recommended"

24/12/2025

Martyn Denison ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"You can understand why this show has been in the West End for decades. Go and watch it."

20/12/2025

Judit Hermann ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I enjoyed it very much! Thank you"

20/12/2025

Tamara Tish ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"It was a lovely way to spend my first evening in London. The actors were quite fabulous and the mystery intriguing."

16/12/2025

Scott M Weber ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"So excited we got to see the world’s longest running show!! Bucket list item for sure. It did not disappoint."

14/12/2025

Annmarie Murphy ⭐⭐

"Boring, too loud and so so slow, left at interval. Can’t believe it’s been running for 40 years, I couldn’t do 40 mins!"

11/12/2025

Jacqui R ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"An enjoyable afternoon at the theatre. Not overly taxing to the brain. But seating is snug"

10/12/2025

Nick S ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"It was a lot of fun, and I'm glad to say that it kept me guessing to the very end."

09/12/2025

Janet devenport ⭐

"Small cramped seats. Bad acting, to the point of being unbearable, super predictable ended. Very unpleasant evening."

09/12/2025

Henning Tewes ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"An Institution but deserves more love"

06/12/2025

Chris Scott ⭐

"I bought tickets for a friends birthday. Unfortunately he fell asleep during the first half! I can't blame him, it was boring and amateurish. Uncomfortable theatre also. Big disappointment."

28/11/2025

NEIL MCENHILL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Brilliant staging and a brilliant cast"

26/11/2025

Iaroslav Kaplin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Utterly brilliant show. I haven’t been to the theatre in years, and I’m so glad this was the first one I saw after such a long break. The actors were extraordinary, and the ambience of the old theatre was exceptional."

25/11/2025

Things to Know Before You Go

Updated: Tue 14 Jul, 06:00 London time

Is there a Saturday matinee for The Mousetrap next weekend?

Yes — Sat 25 Jul 15:00 (tickets available).

What time does the The Mousetrap Sunday show start next weekend?

No Sunday performance next weekend.

What's the cheapest The Mousetrap performance next weekend?

From £43 (Fri & Sat).

What's the deal with keeping the ending secret — is it really enforced?

It's a tradition the cast asks for at curtain call, not a legal matter, and audiences have honoured it since 1952. Nobody will hand you a non-disclosure agreement, but you'll notice friends who've seen it become unusually evasive when you ask 'who did it?'. Going in unspoiled is the experience the play is built around; reading plot summaries beforehand cheats you of your part in a seventy-year-old game between Agatha Christie and her audience.

Is St Martin's auditorium really as small as people say — do seats actually matter?

It holds 550 and feels intimate in a way most West End houses don't: the stage is at eye level from the stalls, and the back of the dress circle is closer to the action than the middle stalls of a larger theatre. Sightlines are largely good throughout; the front row of the dress circle is the connoisseur's pick. The leg-room is Edwardian, though — tall theatregoers will be more comfortable in an aisle seat or the front row of either tier.

Will a 1950s drawing-room thriller feel slow for someone used to Netflix?

The first half hour is talky and the reveals are delivered by characters rather than camera, which can feel mannered. The reward is the puzzle: every line is planted, every suspect actively withholds something, and the back half rattles. Children at the older end of the seven-plus recommendation tend to engage faster than expected once they realise they're being invited to play detective alongside Sergeant Trotter.

Is The Mousetrap suitable for children?

The play is generally suitable for older children and teenagers. While the subject is murder, very little is shown on stage and most of the tension comes from dialogue and atmosphere.

Why are audiences asked not to reveal the ending?

Part of the fun of The Mousetrap is trying to work out the culprit. Audiences are traditionally asked to keep the twist to themselves so that future theatregoers can enjoy the same suspense.

How long is a performance of The Mousetrap?

The performance usually lasts just over two hours, including an interval.

Where is The Mousetrap performed in London?

The Mousetrap is performed at St Martin's Theatre on West Street, a short walk from Leicester Square and Covent Garden.

Do I need to be familiar with Agatha Christie's books?

Not at all. The play is a self-contained story, so you can enjoy it even if you have never read any of Christie's novels.

Is there a dress code at St Martin's Theatre?

There is no strict dress code. Smart-casual clothing is common, and comfort is key, especially in colder months when you may arrive wrapped up for the weather.

About this show

Step inside a snowed-in country guesthouse where everyone has something to hide in Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, the world's longest-running play. As news of a London murder crackles over the wireless, a group of strangers find themselves cut off from the outside world – and one of them is a killer. Crisp dialogue, deliciously suspicious characters and a perfectly judged twist have kept audiences guessing for more than seventy years. At St Martin's Theatre, the production stays true to its classic 1950s setting while feeling surprisingly fresh, thanks to its tight pacing and dry wit. Whether you are a lifelong Christie reader or simply love a good whodunnit, The Mousetrap offers an evening of old-fashioned suspense in a cosy West End atmosphere – just remember to keep the ending to yourself.

The Mousetrapnext weekend in London